{"id":341155,"date":"2021-09-18T21:00:51","date_gmt":"2021-09-18T18:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-delete-files-and-folders-in-microsoft-onedrive\/"},"modified":"2021-09-18T21:00:51","modified_gmt":"2021-09-18T18:00:51","slug":"how-to-delete-files-and-folders-in-microsoft-onedrive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-delete-files-and-folders-in-microsoft-onedrive\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Delete Files and Folders in Microsoft OneDrive"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2906444e8a6\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-delete-files-and-folders-in-microsoft-onedrive\/#What_Happens_When_You_Delete_Files_and_Folders_in_OneDrive\" >What Happens When You Delete Files and Folders in OneDrive?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-delete-files-and-folders-in-microsoft-onedrive\/#Delete_Files_and_Folders_in_OneDrive\" >Delete Files and Folders in OneDrive<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-delete-files-and-folders-in-microsoft-onedrive\/#Delete_Files_and_Folders_Using_Your_PC\" >Delete Files and Folders Using Your PC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-delete-files-and-folders-in-microsoft-onedrive\/#Delete_Files_and_Folders_Using_Your_Smartphone\" >Delete Files and Folders Using Your Smartphone<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-delete-files-and-folders-in-microsoft-onedrive\/#Empty_the_Recycle_Bin\" >Empty the Recycle Bin<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-delete-files-and-folders-in-microsoft-onedrive\/#Empty_the_Recycle_Bin_Using_Your_PC\" >Empty the Recycle Bin Using Your PC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-delete-files-and-folders-in-microsoft-onedrive\/#Empty_the_Recycle_Bin_Using_Your_Smartphone\" >Empty the Recycle Bin Using Your Smartphone<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Delete Files and Folders in Microsoft OneDrive&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-750330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Microsoft-OneDrive-logo.png?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Microsoft-OneDrive-logo.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Microsoft-OneDrive-logo.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Microsoft OneDrive logo\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When your storage space starts closing in, or if you just need to do a little housekeeping, you can delete files and folders that are no longer needed in Microsoft OneDrive. Here\u2019s what you need to know.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_When_You_Delete_Files_and_Folders_in_OneDrive\"><\/span>What Happens When You Delete Files and Folders in OneDrive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can sync multiple devices to your OneDrive account, which allows you to access files and folders stored in the cloud from each one of these devices. Any time you <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/681667\/how-to-share-your-microsoft-word-document-using-onedrive\/\">upload a new file or folder from one device to OneDrive, it can be accessed from all synced devices. Similarly, when you delete a file or folder from OneDrive, you won\u2019t be able to access it from any of your devices. That\u2019s because even though you can access the file from multiple devices, the file itself lives in the cloud.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Automatically Back up Windows Folders to OneDrive<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One exception is that when you sync your phone\u2019s photo album to OneDrive and then delete an image from the album in the OneDrive account, the image stored on your phone won\u2019t be affected. In other words, if you upload your photos to OneDrive, you then have two copies of that photo instead of just one\u2014one on your phone and one in the cloud.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delete_Files_and_Folders_in_OneDrive\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Delete Files and Folders in OneDrive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can delete files and folders in OneDrive from using either your PC or your smartphone. Here\u2019s how to do both.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delete_Files_and_Folders_Using_Your_PC\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Delete Files and Folders Using Your PC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To delete files and folders from your OneDrive, open a browser on your PC, go to the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/onedrive.live.com\/\">OneDrive website<\/a>, and then log in to your account.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve logged in, you\u2019ll be in the \u201cMy Files\u201d tab in your account. Here, select the file or folder you want to delete by clicking it with your mouse. You can select multiple files and folders by holding the Ctrl key (Command on Mac) and clicking the files\/folders. Selected files and folders will appear in a gray box with a blue checkmark in the top-right corner.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-750289\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Click-a-file-or-folder-to-select-it..png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click a file or folder to select it.\" width=\"395\" height=\"260\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Once a file or folder is selected, the \u201cDelete\u201d option will appear in the menu bar. Click it to delete the selected files and folders.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-750290\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Click-the-Delete-button-in-the-menu-bar..png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click the Delete button in the menu bar.\" width=\"357\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can also delete the file or folder stored in OneDrive from your PC. Click the OneDrive icon in the desktop toolbar and then click \u201cOpen Folder\u201d to quickly open the OneDrive folder in File Explorer.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-750291\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Open-OneDrive-folder-on-your-PC..png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Open OneDrive folder on your PC.\" width=\"512\" height=\"213\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Once in the OneDrive folder in File Explorer, select the file or folder you want to delete and then press the Delete key. Alternatively, right-click the file or folder and then click \u201cDelete\u201d from the context menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-750292\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Right-click-the-file-and-then-click-Delete..png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Right-click the file and then click Delete.\" width=\"502\" height=\"245\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delete_Files_and_Folders_Using_Your_Smartphone\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">Delete Files and Folders Using Your Smartphone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To delete OneDrive files and folders using your mobile device, you\u2019ll need to download the OneDrive app for <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/microsoft-onedrive\/id477537958\">iOS<\/a> or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.microsoft.skydrive&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\">Android<\/a>. Once installed, tap the app icon to launch it.<\/p>\n<p>When your app opens, you\u2019ll be on the \u201cHome\u201d screen. If you know the name of the file or folder you want to delete, tap the Search bar at the top and then type the file or folder name.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-751424\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Tap-the-Search-bar..png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap the Search bar.\" width=\"376\" height=\"332\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Your recent files will also be displayed on the Home screen. If the file you want to delete isn\u2019t there, you can tap \u201cSee All\u201d to the right of Recent Files.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-751425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Tap-See-All..png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap See All.\" width=\"374\" height=\"328\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>However, this only shows actual files. To see both files and folders, tap \u201cFiles\u201d in the bottom menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-751426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Tap-Files..png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap Files.\" width=\"377\" height=\"190\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Once you find the file or folder you want to delete, tap the three dots to the right of the file or folder name.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-751427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Tap-the-three-dots..png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap the three dots.\" width=\"374\" height=\"326\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the window that appears, tap \u201cDelete.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-751429\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Tap-Delete.-1.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap Delete to move the file to the recycle bin.\" width=\"373\" height=\"268\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A pop-up menu will appear asking you to confirm that you want to delete that item. Tap the \u201cDelete\u201d button again.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-751428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Tap-Delete..png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap Delete.\" width=\"270\" height=\"145\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The file or folder is now deleted.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Empty_the_Recycle_Bin\"><\/span>Empty the Recycle Bin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When something is deleted, no matter if it gets deleted from the OneDrive website, the OneDrive folder on your PC, or the mobile app, it gets moved to the Recycle Bin. You\u2019ll want to empty the Recycle Bin to permanently delete everything.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Empty_the_Recycle_Bin_Using_Your_PC\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_5\">Empty the Recycle Bin Using Your PC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To empty the Recycle Bin using your PC, head back to the OneDrive website and then click \u201cRecycle Bin\u201d in the left-hand pane.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-750293\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Click-Recycle-Bin-in-the-left-hand-pane..png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Open the Recycle Bin.\" width=\"241\" height=\"296\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, click the item you want to permanently delete. Or, click the bubble next to \u201cName\u201d at the top of the list to quickly select all items in the Recycle Bin.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-750294\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Click-the-dot-next-to-Name-to-select-all-items..png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click the dot next to Name to select all items.\" width=\"394\" height=\"268\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Once selected, you\u2019ll see the option to delete the selected items in the header menu. This option will say \u201cEmpty Recycle Bin\u201d if you selected all items in the Recycle Bin. Otherwise, it will say \u201cDelete.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-750295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Click-Empty-Recycle-Bin..png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click Empty Recycle Bin.\" width=\"378\" height=\"163\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A message will appear asking you to confirm that you really want to delete all of the items. Click \u201cYes\u201d if you\u2019re sure.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_warning\"><p><strong>Warning:<\/strong> Once you empty the Recycle Bin, you cannot restore the files or folders. Only empty the Recycle Bin if you\u2019re sure you won\u2019t need the files or folders anymore.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-750297\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Click-Yes-to-permanently-delete-all-items..png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click Yes to permanently delete all items.\" width=\"357\" height=\"177\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The files and folders are now permanently deleted from OneDrive.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Empty_the_Recycle_Bin_Using_Your_Smartphone\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_6\">Empty the Recycle Bin Using Your Smartphone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To empty the Recycle Bin using your smartphone, open the app and then tap \u201cFiles\u201d at the bottom of the screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-751426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Tap-Files..png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap Files.\" width=\"377\" height=\"190\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, tap \u201cRecycle Bin\u201d in the bottom-right corner of the screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-751423\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Tap-Recycle-Bin.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap Recycle Bin.\" width=\"379\" height=\"368\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To select an item to delete from the Recycle Bin, press and hold the item with your finger. A blue bubble will appear next to it, indicating that that item is selected. To select multiple items, tap the bubble next to it. To delete the selected items, tap the Trash Can icon in the top-right corner of the screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-751430\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Select-the-items-and-tap-the-trash-can..png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select the items and tap the trash can.\" width=\"376\" height=\"356\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A pop-up message will appear asking you to confirm that you want to permanently delete the select item(s) from OneDrive. Tap \u201cDelete.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_warning\"><p><strong>Warning:<\/strong> You can\u2019t restore items deleted from the Recycle Bin. Be sure you no longer need the file or folder before deleting it.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-751431\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Tap-Delete.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap Delete.\" width=\"261\" height=\"151\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The selected files and folders are now permanently deleted from OneDrive.<\/p>\n<p>Having your files backed up in multiple locations is good practice. The saying goes, if your data isn\u2019t backed up in three different locations, it doesn\u2019t exist. That said, there are some privacy concerns with keeping your files in the cloud. 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